Which operating system is the best?

[racx_00]

I still say XP looks like a smiley

Anyway, it truly does suck that DOS was removed. Imagine what Vista is gonna be like

[Stan]

In my opinion, ME was poor because it removed easy access to MS-DOS like 98SE had and I think Microsoft even thinks ME is poor because the expiration date expires on June 30, 2006 and that is the same day for 98, 98SE and ME.  This most likely will be the final gasp for the 9x code.

[Stan]

* Wonders if this topic should be merged with Which Windows is Best and possibly change to Which Operating System is Best? *

[dew7]

Dew7 wonders if Vista will live up to the hype.

[dew7]

Dew7 hopes others will come with insight into which operating system they like best.  I am thinking it may be almost time to close the topic but I think I will wait and see if I can drum up some more interest.

[dew7]

What does everyone think of Windows One Care beta and will it help to improve Windows operating systems and security.

http://www.windowsonecare.com/

[Warlock]

I honestly think it's a good idea, Windows has been lacking in terms of security when compared to most Linux systems and Mac O/S. But of course, Windows is much more targeted, so it's naturally going to be more vulnerable and exposed. But I think this OneCare sounds interesting, if it's done the right way it might bring some confidence back in Windows on my end. 

[dew7]

I agree with you and apparently Windows OneCare will have the regular version released in June.  It is also interesting that we will have the end of final security support from Microsoft of the Windows 9x line (98, 98SE and ME) in June.  This will be at the end of June.  Also, Windows Vista will be arriving this year.

[Drunken Chinchilla]

Vista looks really pretty, but im not sure if i'll be getting it for a couple of years till they bring out an affordable student price.

[dew7]

I think it would be best to wait and see how popular Vista is and also I am sure it will take at least a few months for possible bugs to be worked out.  Wow, I am now a magical genie.  I am past 1499 posts.

[dew7]

Support for 98, 98SE and ME has been extended to July 11, 2006 from June 30, 2006.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/support/endofsupport.mspx

This means that everyone will have one more final round of security update(s).

[Louisiana Night]

So, how many people here use FreeBSD?

*raises hand*

The differences in between it's and Linux's way of sharing code is actually very interesting... to me anyway.

[edgarnick]

Is BSD that one that has a little devil for a mascot ?

[Louisiana Night]

Yes.

Their mascot is also an avatar in the forum avatar list.

[dew7]

BSD reminds me of BSOD = Blue Screen of Death -- Thankfully I cannot remember the last time I got one of those on my PC.   

[racx_00]

I haven't had a BSOD in ages. But I guess other problems make up for that.

[Louisiana Night]

Change to XP and you won't need to worry about it.

or, if you like it, there's an option to activate it as well.

Oh, and does anyone remember that OS poll? I've changed my mind, I prefer 2000 to XP. Windows2000 doesn't try to kill Linux(Ironically, it ended up making me lose access to XP instead... last time anyway ).

[dew7]

I hear that XP will reboot if there is a problem rather than give you a BSOD.  Anyway, I dual-boot with 98SE and XP Pro. and neither them have given me any trouble lately.  I have rarely used Windows 2000 so I don't have any comment about it.  I have noticed how more and more of Microsoft's downloads require you to run a check to make sure you have valid Microsoft software.

[racx_00]

XP does give the BSOD occasionally.

[Louisiana Night]

I've never known any version/copy of XP to have that enabled by default... so I'm betting someone enabled it. And yes, Dew, it does reboot instead(well, most of the time anyway, going by what Jason just said ).